The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 1198:

Laney’s lips trembled, instinct warning her of dangerous territory. “Cliff, I…” she called out softly.

He cut her off with a hoarse command, knowing her next words, “Don’t speak. Let me regain control.”

“Why hold yourself back?” Laney asked, feeling the sting of rejection.

Cliff offered no answer, burying his face in the curve of her neck.

“Were all those intimate moments between us just you humoring me?” Laney’s voice quivered with each word. Did he not have any romantic feelings toward her?

Cliff raised his eyes to meet hers.

between them. He tugged at his lower lip thoughtfully. “I never

everything needs to lead somewhere.” Her gaze held steady, resolution clear in her eyes. Electricity surged through Cliff’s

he abandoned

entire body tensed at his

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inwardly. He loosened his hold on her and deliberately unfastened his

caught. She squeezed her eyes shut, turning

this reaction, gently guiding

that courage now?

trembling, Laney stood her

her

the end, it was Cliff who lost control, her trembling form drawing him past the point of reason. By the time

only when he realized he had merely brushed against her